mimic — The inflected forms of the verb are mimics, mimicked, mimicking … Modern English usage

mimic — ► VERB (mimicked, mimicking) 1) imitate in order to entertain or ridicule. 2) (of an animal or plant) take on the appearance of (another) to deter predators or for camouflage. 3) replicate the effects of. ► NOUN 1) a person skilled in mimicking … English terms dictionary